Chloe agreed.

For once an opportunity grew naturally from what the girls wanted, rather than what the adults wanted to display.

PART 20: What Money Could Not Repair

My accountant recommended establishing a dedicated trust to ensure that I met my obligations to Chloe and Sophie without requiring Marianne to petition me for every expense.

We discussed it through independent lawyers.

The arrangement included financial protections, clear rules, and a process for resolving disputes.

It did not include conditions that the girls visit me or speak well of me.